One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the trucking industry is to attend live events and conferences throughout the year. These give you a chance to meet experts as well as other trucking business owners, drivers and everyone connected to the industry. Here is a guide to trucking industry events of 2020.
The Largest Trucking and Transportation Events of the Year
Let’s start with the two major trucking events of the year.
The Mid America Trucking Show
March 26-28, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
The Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) is a huge event that attracted over 70,000 attendees in 2019. It offers more than 1,000 exhibitors and over one million square feet of exhibits, so you’ll never run out of things to do and people to meet. MATS is known for its many industry experts and hands-on displays, helping you keep up with the very latest industry news and technology. For more information, see: Mid America Trucking Show
The Great American Trucking Show
August 27-29, 2020
Location: Dallas, Texas
The Great American Trucking Show (GAT) is one of the most popular trucking events in the U.S. You’ll find a wide range of exhibitors, products and presentations. The Jobs Pavilion is a great place to find a job or an employee. The Landstar Health and Wellness Pavilion provides information and resources to stay healthy on the job. For more information, see: The Great American Trucking Show
Other Important Trucking and Transportation Events
Aside from these two gigantic events, there are also many worthwhile smaller conferences coming up in 2020.
Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show
February 7-8,2020
Peoria, Illinois
Texas Trucking Show
June 6-7, 2020
Houston, Texas
Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show
July 17-18, 2020
Biloxi, Mississippi
Trucking and Transportation Organization Conferences
Attending trucking organization conferences gives you an inside look at what’s happening in the industry and the chance to network with other trucking business owners.
National Private Truck Council
January 18-22, 2020
Jacksonville, Florida
Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention
March 1-3, 2020
Kissimmee, Florida
Transportation Intermediaries Annual Conference
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – Saturday, April 4, 2020
Austin, Texas 78701
IANA Intermodal Expo
September 13-13, 2020
Long Beach, California
Truck Stop Jamborees
Jamborees are fun, social events that have food, music, fireworks, antique shows and exhibits. They’re an informal way to connect with others in the trucking world.
East Coast Truckers Jamboree
May 7-9, 2020
Kenly, North Carolina
Joplin Truckers Jamboree
June 5-6, 2020
Joplin, Missouri
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
July 9-11, 2020
Walcott, Iowa
Why Attend Trucking Events?
Here are some reasons to attend a trucking conference, trade show or jamboree:
- Learn about new trends that affect your job or business
- Pick up valuable tips on topics such as maximizing efficiency, staying healthier and improving safety
- Network with industry professionals to find a job or people to hire
- Take a break, have fun and socialize
Attending events can help you learn all kinds of ways to make inroads with your career or business and increase your well-being. Another way to help your trucking business is to use invoice factoring to strengthen your cash flow. Riviera Finance has been helping the trucking industry with freight factoring for 50 years. To find out more, contact Riviera Finance.
